Rugged-N-Raw
PMD
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Ba-bom, boom, aoowww, heh I`m blast the cold blast, I`m back to cold blast *scratch* from the Squad tower (Yo don`t erase that intro!) *whistling* Chorus: repeat 4X (with variations and Hit Squad shoutouts) I represent the hardcore rough rugged and raw The PMD the mic`s my only friends [Chorus Verse One: PMD I grab my cordless like my nigga DJ Scratch is on the cut Hit Squad on live, PMD`s like what (what?) I`m too rough, gettin snuffed all in the cut Get with the rugged raw shit, catch a nigga in the gut Cause I`m Blass and niggaz ass stay gear with the Hilfiger Timberland boots, Rolex, whip a Benz So throw your hands up in the air like you don`t care Chickenheads swingin from chandeliers in they underwear That`s that be -boy shit, grab your big dick Crack a 40, spark an L and get bent shit Three eighty by the hip in case a nigga slip Don`t like beefs or jealousy fucks? It`s mass confusion niggaz losin by the minute tryin to win it But thanks to hip-hop, yo Scratch spin it Chorus 1/2 Verse Two: Yippie-yi-yay, yippy-yo, it`s the, slow-flow mechanic Mass confusion is crusin just start to panic and you don`t stop, got the Hit Squad backin me Spark your L`s, honies sip your daquiri Ask for P, my mission in to get richer and lost my other half but I still got my Fisherman hat, it ain`t over til the fat chickenhead catch wreck, snap that bitch neck I show and prove niggaz best to move slow The P the Mic Doc (c`mon) the micraphone`s my only friend, can`t even trust nobody Cause next thing you know I`m fuckin bustin somebody My shadow got my back and that`s the way it goes Keep my eyes out for foes and remain on my tippy toes Respect my flows then release it for the brothers One to hundreds, the fuckin certified top gunners I keep a close knit quick to roast click Bout to pull shit, a few dimepieces if the hoes fit It don`t quit, it don`t stop, and never will and so kill it, I`m strictly hardcore so you can see it Chorus *shouts, DJ Scratch on the cut, misc.*
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Written by: WILLIAM D HINES, ANDRE G WESTON, ANGEL AGUILAR, PARRISH SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Rugged-N-Raw" is a song by PMD, whose real name is Parrish Smith. He is an American rapper, a member of the legendary hip-hop duo EPMD.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the album "Business is Business", which was released in 1996. This was PMD’s second solo studio album.
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Musical Style"Rugged-N-Raw" is notable for its gritty sound and raw lyrics, keeping in line with PMD's reputation for hardcore rap.
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Featuring ArtistsThe single features another influential rapper, Das EFX, who contributes to the track's catchy, choppy chorus.
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Chart RankingsWhile "Rugged-N-Raw" itself did not achieve significant chart success, its position on an influential album places it as a notable track in PMD's discography.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "Rugged-N-Raw," which further added to its popularity.
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Cultural ImpactThis song is considered a classic by some hip-hop purists due to PMD’s impactful lyrics and flow, as well as its serious, hard-beat backing track.
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Sample Usage"Rugged-N-Raw" contains samples from other songs, like many hip-hop tracks of the era. This includes samples from "Papa Was Too" by Joe Tex and "Blowout" by Dave Pike Set, adding a creative element to PMD's track.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its unfiltered lyrics and raw delivery, aligning well with PMD's traditional hip-hop style.
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Legacy"Rugged-N-Raw" remains one of PMD's most memorable solo tracks and continues to be referenced in discussions about classic hip-hop music.
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